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"Fair" Shake at a New Job

Friday's the day to start a new career

By KELLY BAYLISS
Updated 5:16 AM EDT, Tue, Oct 6, 2009

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Update your resume and get to the PhillyHires job fair on Friday, Oct. 9 to score that dream job -- or at least a something to help you pay the bills.

The fair is being held at Crowne Plaza on Presidential Blvd. from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Dozens of companies like Ameriprise Financial, Clear Channel and Bank of America will be on hand looking to hire qualified applicants.

So if you think you've got what it takes to land a brand new job, brush up on those people skills and press that suit because today could be the start of a new career.

 

 
 

First Published: Oct 5, 2009 9:56 AM EDT

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